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Fuels market analyst Tammy Klein notes that more than 40 countries are developing light-duty vehicle fueleconomy standards. Ten years ago, only four governments 10 years ago had introduced mandatory GHG emission and/or fueleconomy standards: China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.
liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award two years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 hp (227 kW), with 269 lb-ft (365 N·m) of torque and best-in-class fueleconomy for V-6 trucks, according to Chrysler. Specific fueleconomy figures are note available yet.)
The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fueleconomy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. The Alpheon eAssist offer fueleconomy of 14.1 liter spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine (max. N·m electric motor generator.
liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fueleconomy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower and torque than many competitors’ naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder power plants. 1 compression ratio and uses 91 octane premium fuel.
A new factory in Silao, Mexico—part of Volkswagen’s ongoing $5-billion investment in the North American market—is producing the EA888 localized for the US market. The EA888, a global product for Volkswagen, is also produced in the EU and China.
In late December, Chrysler achieved the FuelEconomy Test for an unadjusted. billion attributable to Company sales made outside of Canada, Mexico and the United States and entered into distribution agreements in Brazil and Europe, as well as a technology-use agreement. The remaining 41.5% of Chrysler’s equity is owned by VEBA.
Vehicle size, a key determinant of fueleconomy, has shown a reduction in OECD countries, while the non-OECD trend is toward bigger vehicles. The analysis, an update of an earlier work using data from 2010 and 2011, found that the global average for light-duty vehicle fueleconomy was 7.2 Source: GFEI. Click to enlarge.
liters and offers a number of high-tech features designed to improve fueleconomy. Despite the engine having a larger displacement and being more powerful than the EA211 fitted in the Jetta, the engine is more efficient in fuel usage. Making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, the new engine increases in size from 1.4
Tesla is looking for a plant site in Mexico. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fueleconomy up to 34 mpg. Lucid responds to pricing pressure. And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
The award-winning engine family is currently built at three plants: Trenton (Michigan) Engine Complex, Mack Avenue (Detroit) Engine and Saltillo (Mexico) South Engine. Low Pressure Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) assists to combine with the high-pressure system to expand the range of EGR usage and to improve fueleconomy.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG are significantly expanding their cooperation with joint development of premium compact vehicles and joint production in Mexico. This increased Nissan’s total capacity in Mexico to more than 850,000 vehicles annually. Mexico is already an important market for Daimler.
The transmission is built at a new facility in Irapuato, Mexico. The Fiesta is the second new Ford vehicle to deliver better fueleconomy using an automatic transmission rather than a manual. The Fiesta is the second new Ford vehicle to deliver better fueleconomy using an automatic transmission rather than a manual.
A study by researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory found that increasing a vehicle’s speed from 60 to 70 mph results in an average 14% decrease in fueleconomy. Earlier post.).
And the only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and the long term. The Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service estimates that the Gulf of Mexico contains 36-41.5 To fail to recognize this reality would be a mistake.
The engine is mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission for competitive city and highway fueleconomy. The original version of the Spark is already on sale in Europe, Asia, Australia, Mexico and South America. The dual-overhead cam 1. A four-speed automatic transmission will also be available.
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Paired to two new transmissions, a slick-shifting 6-speed manual or a sporty and fuel-efficient Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with available paddle shifters, the Fit powertrain is anticipated to have EPA-estimated fueleconomy ratings of 33 mpg US city/41 highway/36 combined (7.1,
In addition, Ford announced that its global utility lineup will be the company’s first hybrids powered by EcoBoost rather than naturally aspirated engines, furthering improving performance and fueleconomy. billion the company previously had planned to invest in a new plant in Mexico.
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Oshkosh Corporation ran two Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) through the 43 rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race course in Mexico, 18-20 November; one crossed the finish line of the 1,061-mile desert course. The system can improve fueleconomy by up to 40% over conventional powertrains in harsh terrain, according to Oshkosh.
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The new Ford C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fueleconomy than Fusion Hybrid and is the first of two new Ford Hybrids to use lithium-ion battery technology. Production currently is performed by a supplier in Mexico. This all-new hybrid also will travel at a higher all-electric speed than Fusion Hybrid’s 47 mph.
car buyers for being green and offering fuel-efficient vehicles. Noting that Toyota was suing to stop the implementation of fuel-economy rules in Mexico that duplicate levels contained in U.S. Toyota has a reputation among U.S. But a recent post on the Natural Resources Defense Council blog painted a different picture.
Combined cycle fueleconomy figures for the manual Visia (entry-level) version is 4.1 With instant throttle response, its performance and strong economy are a more than a match for any diesel engine with similar power outputs, but its emissions performance is much better. L/100km (57 mpg US).
The engine is built in a new factory in Silao, Mexico that is part of Volkswagen’s ongoing $5-billion investment in the North American market. Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fueleconomy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. The Beetle and Beetle Convertible 2.5-liter s hydraulic setup.
It targets low emissions as well as a significant improvement in fueleconomy. Nissan subsidiary Jatco is planning to manufacture these newly licensed gearboxes in Mexico. The new engine project is a jointly developed 4-cylinder gasoline engine family co-led by Renault and Daimler.
find that innovation in a single area such as fueleconomy does not offer a realistic, affordable, or resilient pathway to the LDV emission reductions necessary by mid-century. L/100 km) plug-in hybrid electric cars fueled on a mix of cellulosic biofuels and low-carbon grid electricity. Sager et al.
This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fueleconomy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km) Ford noted that the new Fusion Hybrid fueleconomy stands to outperform the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid by 4 mpg city and 5 mpg highway and the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid by 12 mpg and 4 mpg, respectively.
The Lightning Hybrids gasoline HHV also improves both power and fueleconomy when compared with a conventional gasoline vehicle. Lightning Hybrids currently has vehicles in ten fleets in the US and Canada and has orders for vehicles in fleets in the US, India, Mexico and England that will be delivered over the next three months.
Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. A new, 29,000-psi (2,000-bar) common-rail fuel-delivery system managed by the engine control unit (ECU) allows for variable timing and duration of multiple fuel-injection events. Click to enlarge.
million penalty, which GM will have to pay for failure to correctly report fueleconomy compliance data. million GM fueleconomy credits for 2008 to 2010 model year vehicles, in order to address compliance problems found by the EPA. Additionally, the regulator has canceled 30.6
turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fueleconomy in the compact car segment. turbo for optimal performance and fuel efficiency. The Ecotec 1.4L
Overall the engineering team increased efficiency and reduced weight; the drive unit is up to 12% more efficient in operation—although GM has yet to quantify publicly what that means in terms of range or fueleconomy—and 100 lbs (45 kg) lighter. They want the feel of an electric car even when they get into range extension.
shale oil) combined with the development of offshore Gulf of Mexico resources are projected to push domestic crude oil production to 6.7 Emissions per capita fall by an average of 1% per year from 2005 to 2035, as growth in demand for transportation fuels is moderated by higher energy prices and Federal fueleconomy standards.
These products are specifically designed to assist automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in meeting 2025 US Corporate Average FuelEconomy (CAFE) targets. AK Steel launched NEXMET, an new family of high strength steels for use in automotive lightweighting applications.
JATCO is targeting about a 30% increase in fueleconomy (based on the Japanese 10-15 cycle) for the transmission. The new plant is JATCO’s second overseas production base after the plant in Mexico. Designed for parallel-type hybrid vehicles, the unit features one motor and two clutches, and supports motor-independent drive.
Last month, President Obama announced a national policy of two harmonized standards, one for increasing fueleconomy (to be issued by NHTSA) and the second for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (to be issued by EPA) for all new cars and trucks sold in the United States. Earlier post.)
BYD said it also plans to build a factory in Mexico with an annual capacity of 150,000 cars, though it will be a while before it selects a site for the plant. The automaker said the Shark aims to remedy many of the issues commonly found with pickup trucks, including bad fueleconomy and a clunky driving experience.
The engine delivers 280 hp (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque (353 N•m) at 4,800 rpm—an increase of 33% in horsepower and 11% in torque over its predecessor, while providing an 11% fueleconomy improvement. The initial version of the Pentastar V-6 applied in the Grand Cherokee uses multi-point port fuel injection.
The Euro 6 versions of the X Series retain the same outstanding fuel efficiency and exceptional power density as their EPA counterparts, while looking to simplify engine systems and aftertreatment to meet global market applications.
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